SA 1965 911 for sale on carsales.

[tweedle]

Hi anybody from the register pick-up the black 1965 911 (I think it had S badge, from pictures - did they make an S in 65) for $59,000?
Was on carsales at 3.00 this afternoon, sold by 4.00!

Look good & cheap for $59,000. (I was too slow!)

[9er]

no s in 65

[tweedle]

You didn't add it to your collection Chris?

[DJ911]

Scam?

[9er]

Usually a scam when taken down that quickly?
Ha, no additions, in fact, watch this space for breaking news.

[PD Targa]

No Chris, this wasn't a scam. The vehicle belongs to Cameron, a 901 member. Long story, I had/thought I purchased the vehicle over the phone, sight unseen. Cameron had received calls from all over Australia, I offered over and above the asking price but he decided to keep it the family and sell it to a family member. I really wanted the car and offered more, but no go. Oh we'll I have to wait for the next 1965 Aus delivered to go up for sale!

[9er]

The blue one?

[PD Targa]

Yes, the blue one. Porsche color:Agablau

[Fishcop]

Is that the blue one that was in Queensland?

[PD Targa]

John, it was discovered in Noosa by the previous owner, Stewart Kay.

[Fishcop]

Yes it's the car I tried to buy 14 years ago when it lived in Southport. Stewart and I spoke about it on the Early S forum a couple of weeks ago...

I helped the wife of the previous long term owner change a tyre on the car - she'd broken down and I was passing. I gave her my card and asked for her to call me if it ever came up for sale, but back then I didn't have a mobile and it was a land line number (which changed). I believe the car changed hands to the Noosa owner a few years later and I always wondered whether I missed the opportunity

It was a superb car when I saw it 14 years ago, and I would have thought it would change hands these days for north of $80k if it remained in similar original condition...

[Polizei]

What was the asking price?

Cheers,

Ed

[tweedle]

Bugger I wanted too when I saw for sale! Confused about what's happen - he posted on carsales, had abetter offer from a follow member - but decides to keep & sell to a family member!
BUGGER!

[9er]

A little bit unusual, but each to their own, certainly someone can do what they like when selling. I guess my take on it is a bit clouded because I was in contact with Cameron about this car over a year ago, and expressed an interest in buying it if he ever wanted to sell.
I am surprised that he didn't make contact , or since he is a forum member put it out there on the forum. Which if nothing else would have avoided the scramble and retraction that occurred, and maybe have helped him price it.

[CamBiscuit]

The sales process can be very difficult....ask me how I know!

Dealing with multiple interested parties is like herding cats.

The first person with the $ generally wins.